After being employed in an extremely stressful position for almost two years, my manager and I agreed the posisiton wasn't a fit for me and we decided to part ways. The firm where I worked was very generous with their separation package, if you will. I utilized my employers resources to speak with a career coach to update my resume, I was able to speak with our internal recruiters about current openings, as well as brush up on my interviewing skills. I did not have a bad experience at my job, the position simply wasn't for me. In fact, the stress had begun to take it's toll on me and medical issues were becoming more evident. I've never been one to put things in the 'stress bucket', but I had to own up to the reasons why I wasn't sleeping well on a nightly basis, why the lump in my thyroid was growing and starting to hurt, why I was eating ALL of the wrong foods, and of course, gaining more weight. I honestly didn't know how my job impacted my health until I no longer had to go into the office.
The day I said I would leave, I got the best night of sleep than I had in almost two years! It was amazing!!
While I had the resources to assist with my new job opportunity, I found myself relaxing more and 'catching up' with my life rather than focusing on my next job. It was during my time off that I really began to really think of the things that mattered most along with doing things work prevented me from doing.
During my time off, I was able to spend time with my niece and nephew on a random Wednesday. The best time, after surprising them at their taekwondo class, my niece invited me over for dinner. I hadn't planned on joining my brother and his family for dinner. I suggested my niece ask her mom if it were okay for me to join. My niece and nephew were so very excited! Of course, they asked if I would take them to Lunardi's around the corner from their class for a donut. It would be their desert. Those kids! I couldn't say 'no' to them. There were many random days spent with my niece and nephew. Attending my niece's drama program, and going to Santa Cruz were all such great moments. I caught up with my 'mom' friends and their children. I spent time working out. Randomly going to my moms house to lounge on her bed. Sigh... I was enjoying life!
I had six glorious months off. I wouldn't change much. There were struggles, for sure, but the good outweighs the fear of uncertainity, for sure!
In January, I got a random call from a manager at my old company. He asked if I would help out until he found a full-time staff member. Long story short, I became the full-time staff person. I'm back at the company I had left, only in a different capacity and department and it's great! I'm still holding onto my stress-free life with no regret! I'm glad to be back to work and for the organization.
What a difference a year makes. It can bring a whole new perspective on life and how life is lived!
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